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Depressed Patients May Process Hate Feelings Differently

Feelings of hate may be different for those with depression, a new study suggests. The results show depressed people have abnormalities in the brain’s so-called “hate circuit.” Normally, ...
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Steroid Injection May Prevent PTSD

A steroid injection given shortly after a traumatic event could reduce the risk that the victim will later develop post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study suggests. In the ...
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Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure May Increase Stroke Risk

People with modestly elevated blood pressure that still falls within the normal range have an increased risk of stroke, according to a new study. Having a systolic blood ...
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The Healthy Geezer: Does Mercury Cause Cancer?

Question: Can you get cancer from eating fish that contains mercury? High levels of mercury exposure can harm the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and immune system of people ...
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Are Fiber Supplements as Good as the Real Thing?

Commercials make it look oh-so-easy to add fiber to our unhealthy diets: Just sprinkle a bit of powdered fiber supplement into your soup, sauce, dip or yogurt and ...
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Deadly Vitamins: Are Supplements Sending Us to An Early Grave?

It’s been a bad week for vitamins. First, findings published Monday found women over 60 who took vitamin supplements had a higher risk of dying over a 19-year ...
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5 Experts Answer: Can Yoga Help You Lose Weight?

Each week, MyHealthNewsDaily asks the experts to answer questions about your health. This week, we asked exercise researchers and nutrition specialists: Does yoga help with weight loss? Beth ...
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Can Apple Peels Keep Your Muscles Appealing?

A waxy substance found in apple peels may promote muscle growth and the prevent muscle wasting that is a hallmark of aging, fasting or illness, a new study ...
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Hormone Orexin May Help Control Weight Gain, Study Finds

That lucky friend of yours — the one who barely gains weight when eating the same things you eat, even though your waistline expands — might have a ...
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5 Tips for Getting More Fruit into Your Diet

During a recent trip, I got to visit with an old college friend and her family. Veronica is an amazing cook and she really outdid herself over the ...
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